Plymouth

Grafton County•White Mountains•Population: 6,682

Overview

Plymouth is a college town in Grafton County, home to Plymouth State University and positioned as a southern gateway to the White Mountains. The Pemigewasset River runs through town, and the compact downtown mixes university-oriented businesses with services for the broader region.

Plymouth State brings a steady stream of students, faculty, and cultural events, including performances at the Silver Center for the Arts, while the surrounding mountains and lakes draw outdoor recreation year-round. The town serves as a regional hub for healthcare and retail for much of the central White Mountains area.

Housing includes a mix of student rentals, faculty homes, and longtime family residences, with costs remaining moderate compared to towns closer to the Seacoast or Boston. Plymouth attracts students, academics, and outdoor enthusiasts drawn to its combination of college-town amenities and mountain access.

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

•College town
•Mountain access
•Cultural events
•Affordable

✗ Cons

•Student population
•Limited housing
•Seasonal activity

Cost of Owning Here

Official property tax rates published by the NH Department of Revenue Administration, plus estimated tax bills for Plymouth.

2025 Local Tax Rate

$23.77

per $1,000 assessed value

2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate

$21.75

Equalization ratio: 92%

Municipal

$9.97

Local School

$11.55

State Education

$1.10

County

$1.15

Why "Effective Rate" is a better comparison

New Hampshire towns do not all assess property at the same percentage of market value. The state publishes an annual equalization ratio for every municipality showing how close local assessments are to full market value. A town that assesses homes at only 64% of market value will show an artificially high tax rate compared to a town that assesses at 100%. Multiplying the local rate by the equalization ratio produces an effective (equalized) rate that can be fairly compared across any two towns in the state.

Year	Total Rate	Effective Rate	Municipal	Local School	State Ed.	County
2025	$23.77	$21.75	$9.97	$11.55	$1.10	$1.15

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home Value	Estimated Annual Tax	Estimated Monthly
$250,000	$5,943	$495
$350,000	$8,320	$693
$500,000	$11,885	$990
$750,000	$17,828	$1,486
$1,000,000	$23,770	$1,981

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $23.77 per $1,000 of assessed value. Actual tax bills depend on your property's specific assessed value and any exemptions or credits you may qualify for.

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Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High

77.3°F

Winter Avg High

32.5°F

Annual Snowfall

58.4 in

Annual Rainfall

46.9 in

Sunny Days/Year

256

Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 • Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston

110 mi

~124 min drive

Manchester

60 mi

~66 min drive

Portsmouth

102 mi

~116 min drive

Concord

43 mi

~46 min drive

Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap • Updated 7/3/2026

Safety & Crime

Safety Score

5/10

Crime Rate

17.66/1,000

Crime Trend

stable

Data source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program - Crime Data Explorer (https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/) • Updated 8/12/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score

35/100

Trail Miles

27.5

Boat Launches

State Parks

Ski Areas

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:14 miles

XC Ski Trails:0 miles

Campgrounds:1

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income

$71,144

Per Capita Income

$32,105

Median Family Income

$92,366

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value

$234,900

Median Rent

$1,016/mo

Homeownership Rate

54.46%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate

5.55%

In Labor Force

3,640

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

26.72%

Total with Degree

965

👥Demographics

Median Age

31.4 years

Avg Household Size

2.38 people

Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year) • Census Data Year: 2022 • Updated 7/3/2026

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